It looks like Royal Caribbean may not extend its popular double points promotion, so time is running out to book a cruise that qualifies for it.
Royal Caribbean added the double points offer during the cruise industry shutdown as a way to motivate cruise fans to book more cruises. As the name implies, you get double the normal Crown and Anchor society points if you happen to book a cruise under this promotion.
The Double Points offer officially ends September 30, 2021, and is valid for sailings departing January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022.
Any cruise booked before the offer expires can qualify for double Cruise Points.
Here is the breakdown of the points you will receive under the Double Points offer:
| Standard Cruise Points | Double Cruise Points | Total Number of Cruise Points Awarded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruise | 1 point per night | 1 additional point per night | 2 points per night |
| Single Cruiser | 2 point per night | 2 additional point per night | 4 points per night |
| Suite | 2 point per night | 2 additional point per night | 4 points per night |
| Single Cruiser & Suite | 3 point per night | 3 additional point per night | 6 points per night |
If you already have a cruise booked between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2022, this offer is being applied to all qualified existing bookings.
Since the Double Points benefit was announced, it was a big hit with guests because it allows people to move up the cruise line's customer loyalty program faster.
Loyalty 2X Points is available to Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Diamond Plus, and Pinnacle Crown & Anchor Society members.
Crown and Anchor points will be applied once the guest has paid their booking in full and completed their sailing.
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Why double points is good
Earning double the amount of points per night means you can earn points quicker, which is something Royal Caribbean has rarely offered in the past.
By earning more points, you can reach the higher tiers of Crown and Anchor Society faster, and there are some really lucrative benefits for reaching the Diamond and Diamond Plus tiers.
Complimentary alcoholic drinks, balcony discounts, complimentary photos, and reserved seating at shows are just some of the great freebies guests who reach the top tiers of Crown and Anchor Society can expect.
Moreover, this type of offer has rarely been seen. Previous extra point offers were much more restrictive and have not been made available for a while.
